The US in World War II

The US entered World War II in December of 1941 because

• German submarine attacks

• Germany attacked Poland

• Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

• France asked for assistance

During World War 2, many ________ - Americans were placed in internment camps by the US government.

• German

• Mexican

• Chinese

• Japanese

In some ways World War 2 was "won on the factory floor". What does this mean?

• Russians defended Stalingrad in a building to building fight

• The United States outproduced its enemies and gave the Allies the supplies they needed

• The British economy was strong and did not need help

• The German war machine was unstoppable

Which of the following was not a change that took place in America during World War 2?

• Rationing

• More women worked in factories

• The government spent less money

• Very low unemployment

Identify one of the "Big Three" Allied countries.

(a)  

Name one of the Axis countries

(a)  

One long term consequence of World War 2 was

• The Soviet Union and USA became rival dominant powers

• The spread of fascism

• The end of democracy in Britain

• Lasting world peace

On D-Day, the Allies finally returned to France and helped defeat _________.

• Italy

• Spain

• Japan

• Germany

The Battle of Midway was the turning point battle against _______.

• Germany

• Italy

• Bulgaria

• Japan

The Battle of Stalingrad was the turning point battle against _______.

• Germany

• Italy

• Bulgaria

• Japan